Tonk, a city known as 'Lucknow of Rajasthan', was formerly a princely state and became a part of Rajasthan in 1948. Famous for old mansions, big mosques, and sweet melons, this city is very charming. Initially, this city of Jaipur was ruled by the Pathans of Afghanistan and was the most prosperous during the Mughal period. The Nawab of Tonk, a literature lover, made the education of Arabic and Persian, research, and collection of manuscripts, the heritage of Tonk. Established in the 17th century, Tonk, a city rich in British colonial buildings and magnificent structures of cultural heritage, attracts tourists, especially researchers. In this article today, we are going to tell you about selected wonderful places around Tonk, which you can visit during your visit to Tonk. Know how these places can delight you.

Share Kothi
Sunhari Kothi is one of the most prominent tourist places in Tonk. Sunhari Kothi (Golden Mansion) is a beautiful palace located in Rajasthan which is known for its beauty. The most special thing about this palace is that the walls inside it are decorated with gold polish and glass artwork has also been done on the walls. It is said that this palace was built by Nawab Mohammad Ibrahim Ali Khan of Tonk (1867-1930) for dance and music. If you are going to visit Tonk, then you must visit this Sunhari Kothi once.

Bisaldev Temple

Bisalpur - Situated at a distance of 60 km from Tonk, Bisalpur was founded in the 12th century by the Chavan ruler Vigraharaja IV. Bisalpur is considered important because of the temple of 'Gokarneshwar', which is known as the temple of Bisaldev ji. It was built by Vigraharaja IV, who was an ardent devotee of Gokarna. There is a holy Shivalinga inside the temple. The temple has a circular dome which is supported by eight tall pillars on all sides and is covered with floral ornamentation.

Diggi Kalyan Ji Temple

Diggi Kalyan Ji Temple is an old temple of Tonk which is known for its antiquity. The spire of this temple is very attractive which attracts tourists. The spire of the temple is supported by 16 pillars which look very amazing. This temple is a good example of elegant marble architecture. When you visit this temple, you can also visit the Lakshmi Narayan Temple located near it.

Jama Masjid

One of the largest mosques in India is the Jama Masjid of Tonk, which is an impressive monument and an unmatched grand example of Mughal architecture of bygone times. The construction of this Jama Masjid was started by the first Nawab of Tonk, Amir Khan. The construction work of this Jama Masjid was completed during the time of Nawab Wazir-ud-Daula. The interior and walls of this Jama Masjid are decorated with gold paintings and enameling, which further enhance the internal beauty of this mosque on the outside there are four huge minarets that can be seen from a distance, which identify the mosque from a distance. All in all, its beautiful intricacy and structure mark it as distinct.

Arabic and Persian Research Institute


The Arabic and Persian Research Institute is located between two hills in Tonk city. Let us tell you that some of the oldest collections of books and manuscripts in Arabic can be seen in this museum. Some of the ancient books kept here are decorated with gold, emeralds, pearls, and rubies. If you are going to visit Tonk then you must visit this institute.

Bisalpur Dam

Identified as the lifeline of the capital of the state of Rajasthan, Bisalpur Dam is a gravity dam constructed on the Banas River - it is near the town of Deoli in the Tonk district of Rajasthan. The construction of this dam was completed in 1999 and since then this dam has become a very important source of water supply to many areas of the state. This Bisalpur Dam, under the aegis of the Municipal Corporation of Jaipur, not only supplies water to almost half of the area of ​​​​Jaipur district but also supplies water to Sawai Madhopur district, Ajmer district, and Tonk district from this dam. A fifteen-wagon train from the Nasirabad area of ​​​​Ajmer, carrying about 2.5 lakh liters of water, goes to Bhilwara district.

Ghanta Ghar
The clock tower, known by the local people as 'Ghanta Ghar', is considered one of the most famous historical buildings of Tonk. This Ghanta Ghar was built by the former Nawab of Tonk, Mohammad Saadat Ali Khan and that is why it holds immense importance. If we believe the story told by the locals, it is said that once in 1936, a cholera epidemic spread in Tonk City. During this sad time, the Tonk Nawab distributed free medicines to all those who were afflicted by this disease. In the end, whatever was left of the money collected during this time was used to build this iconic Ghanta Ghar. There are always some events happening in front of this historic Ghanta Ghar, where you can see the enthusiasm and happiness of the people of Tonk City. If you want to see the real beauty of this interesting historical Ghanta Ghar, then you should come and see it at night.

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